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06 Apr 2010, 14:37

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Publisher Big Books’ proposal to encourage new authors by founding an imprint, or brand name, exclusively for first novels is doomed to artistic failure. New authors have not had the experience necessary to refine their writing styles, and a wistful desire to publish hoards of new authors will only lower quality standards and flood the market with mediocre prose.

Which of the following, if true, would most weaken the argument against the publisher’s proposed imprint?

A. Authors hoping to be published will share the cost of publication.B. First novels will be marketed only by in-store displays, not with posters, which are more expensive. C. All books published under the new imprint are held to rigorous, pre-determined standards of quality.D. Many novels that are now considered classics were the first novels published by their authors.E. Manuscripts will be solicited from authors who have already proven successful at writing short stories.

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08 Apr 2010, 03:38

I think the answer is C

The conclusion states that new authors will publish prose of lower quality. To attak the conclusion if there are strict control on quality check it will reduce the possibility of lower quality articles.

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09 Apr 2010, 09:31

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Question asks which one would most weaken the argument against the publisher’s proposed imprint:we should weaken the argument 'New authors have not had the experience necessary to refine their writing styles, and a wistful desire to publish hoards of new authors will only lower quality standards and flood the market with mediocre prose' ==> attack the poor quality.A. Authors hoping to be published will share the cost of publication.>> cost is not mentioned in argument.B. First novels will be marketed only by in-store displays, not with posters, which are more expensive. >>Same as above.C. All books published under the new imprint are held to rigorous, pre-determined standards of quality.>> Yes. This will make sure there are no poor quality books.D. Many novels that are now considered classics were the first novels published by their authors.>> Not relatedE. Manuscripts will be solicited from authors who have already proven successful at writing short stories.>> Not related.